Series 6 Exam: How Many Questions Can You Miss?
Why "about": FINRA uses scaled scoring, and 5 of the 55 questions are unscored pretest items you can't identify. The numbers here are the published specs — treat the margin as a close approximation, not a guarantee.
Pass-margin calculator
Tip: aim for a consistent 80%+ on practice material before booking — test-day nerves eat margin.
Series 6 exam at a glance
| Questions | 55 total — 50 scored, 5 unscored pretest |
|---|---|
| Passing score | 70% (≈35 correct) |
| You can miss | ≈15 scored questions |
| Time | 90 minutes |
| Fee | $100 |
| Run by | FINRA |
| Prerequisite | Firm sponsorship (Form U4) + the SIE co-requisite |
Heaviest-weighted unit is U2 Investment Companies and Investment Taxation at 14 of 50 scored questions (28%) — the blueprint says "this unit decides your score." Runner-up: U1 Securities and Markets at 13 Qs.
Fees and passing scores verified July 2026 against official FINRA/NASAA specifications — including FINRA's January 2026 fee adjustment (many prep sites still show the old fees).
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